Part-Time Genius

Part-Time Genius

Are you a knowledge junkie who loves when facts are stranger than fiction? Do you find yourself constantly tripping down Wikipedia rabbit holes (and delighting in the journey)? Have you ever been told you ask a lot of questions? If so, congrats! You’re one of us: a Part-Time Genius! Join Will, Mango, and the team as we scour the globe in search of obscure facts, offbeat locales, and hidden histories. Along the way, we’ll chat with experts, play some games, get in touch with our silly side, and celebrate the fine art of staying curious.

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Inside the Fact Vault: Bird Drama and a Tormented Statue

Inside the Fact Vault: Bird Drama and a Tormented Statue

Today producers Gabe and Mary are opening the top-secret PTG fact vault to share bonus stories from recent episodes, including an international seagull incident, a pioneering artist who painted chicke...

10 Kesä 202532min

What's the Secret to Nintendo's Success?

What's the Secret to Nintendo's Success?

From Nintendo's history with the Yakuza to its dabbling in the seedy motel business, the House of Mario has a much longer and stranger history than you might guess. Find out what happened when the com...

6 Kesä 202542min

9 Prime-Time Secrets of TV Guide

9 Prime-Time Secrets of TV Guide

What do TV listings have to do with the arc of American history? Quite a lot, it turns out! From hard-hitting journalism that exposed fake news, to billion-dollar business deals, to a photo manipulati...

3 Kesä 202523min

Thanks, Canada! 9 Great Inventions from the Great White North

Thanks, Canada! 9 Great Inventions from the Great White North

If you’ve ever taken out the trash, bought eggs, or gotten immersed in Avatar, you have Canada to thank for it. Pop on your toques and join Will and Mango for a deep dive into some fascinating Canadia...

30 Touko 202524min

Are Pigeons Smarter Than They Look?

Are Pigeons Smarter Than They Look?

Sure, they nuzzled their way into Mike Tyson's heart (and Nikola Tesla's, and Bert's from Bert and Ernie!), but how intelligent are pigeons? Have scientists really trained them to read? Did they actua...

27 Touko 202530min

Did a Volcano Eruption Really Help Invent the Bicycle?

Did a Volcano Eruption Really Help Invent the Bicycle?

Will and Mango dig into all the biggest bicycle questions: From how bikes seriously altered the dating scene, to how blind people ride bikes through traffic, to the ingenious way Kermit pedaled his Sc...

23 Touko 202528min

Why Do We Blow Out Birthday Candles?

Why Do We Blow Out Birthday Candles?

You are cordially invited to this very festive episode about parties! Will and Mango unpack Italy’s history of painful confetti, the surprisingly violent origin of surprise parties, and the accidental...

20 Touko 202532min

What's the World's Most Ridiculous Video Game?

What's the World's Most Ridiculous Video Game?

Sure, Animal Crossing is cute. But what about a Tetris sequel that features Abe Lincolns and Frankensteins? Or a game that somehow blends Honey, I Shrunk the Kids with an anti-smoking campaign? Or the...

16 Touko 202524min

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